predrinks noun[plural only]2 •(informal) Alcoholic drinks consumed before a party, pub crawl or other social event.Predrinks will still remain the best option for myself ... I didn't stock up a fully equipped bar with a selection of each of my favourite spirits and liquers and beers for nothing :) — 2000 •(informal) A session of pre-drinking, often involving drinking games.Neither Bob nor Dorothy showed up for predrinks at the producer′s home. — 1998